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Subtract 45/15 from 45/48

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

45/48 - 45/15 is -33/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 15 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   45/15 = 45 × 16/15 × 16 = 720/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/240 - 720/240 = 225 - 720/240 = -495/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/16

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